Mendham Borough in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Phoenix House

Photographed By Raymond Siwek, July 29, 2023

1. The Phoenix House Marker

Inscription. Built c.1805 in the classic federal style. It first served as an academy for young ladies. Purchased in 1820 by William Phoenix for use as an inn. It was converted by his daughters to a boarding house in 1857. Since 1938, the borough of Mendham has used it for municipal offices and meeting space.

Erected 2023 by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 40° 46.534′ N, 74° 36.057′ W. Marker is in Mendham Borough, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Hilltop Road on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 E Main Street, Mendham NJ 07945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Black Horse Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Angel Tree (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lebbeus Dod House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hilltop Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Mendham Township War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Ralston New Jersey (approx. 1.3 miles

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away); Ralston District of Mendham (approx. 1.3 miles away); Welcome to Morris County, NJ (approx. 1.7 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.